The common objective of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society was:
C) helping those living in poverty.
1. **New Deal (1930s - FDR):**
- The New Deal was a series of programs, reforms, and relief measures implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression.
- It aimed to address the economic challenges of the time, including high unemployment rates and widespread poverty.
- Programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Social Security Act, and Works Progress Administration (WPA) provided jobs, social security, and assistance to those in need.
2. **Great Society (1960s - LBJ):**
- The Great Society was a set of domestic programs introduced by President Lyndon B. Johnson to eliminate poverty and racial injustice.
- It aimed to expand access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for all Americans.
- Initiatives like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Economic Opportunity Act aimed to improve the quality of life for those in poverty.
Both the New Deal and the Great Society were focused on addressing social and economic inequalities by providing assistance and opportunities to those living in poverty. This common objective highlights the commitment of both presidents to improving the lives of disadvantaged individuals through government intervention and social welfare programs.
